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Chronic Sore Throat

Countrylad
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Hi All, 

Just after a bit of advice, I've had a sore throat (especially when swallowing) for nearly 4 months now. Been to the docs numerous times, had 2 complete full blood tests (for all sorts), ultra sound of the throat/glands and also seen an ENT specialist who put a camera down my throat. All of which came back fine... But still the pain is there. Good old aniexty is 0telling me it still must be something serious although with all the tests which have been done i should be confident there isn't.

So question is, has any one had a viral infection which wouldn't shift/go away. Or could the anxiety just be causing this all along? 

Many thanks all in advance

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    Hi Countrylad 

    I hope you're starting to feel better now; however, I thought I'd share my thoughts to help you / others; 

    I've had mononucleosis (Glandular Fever) for 9 months now and have had swollen lymph glands and a very painful sore throat for pretty much all of that time. Your symptoms sound very similar. 

    I've been fortunate enough to be diagnosed, although I have read that sometimes those with Mono can take some time to be diagnosed (for reasons I'm not fully aware of). 

    I've recently seen an ENT specialist who inspected my throat for anything more serious as Dr was slightly worried why I've had a bad throat for so long - nothing serious was found other than a slight fungal infection in my throat; however, the main pain was still from Mono. 

    I'm 30 years old and gave also suffered other mono complications; hair loss, ear ache, acute stomach pain, nerve pain due to inflammation and jaundice. 

    I'm starting to recover now but some weeks I'll suffer from almost zero pain and other weeks the pain will hit back like it's never been away. 

    Hope that helps. 

    Ryan 

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    Hi Countrylad 

    I hope you're starting to feel better now; however, I thought I'd share my thoughts to help you / others; 

    I've had mononucleosis (Glandular Fever) for 9 months now and have had swollen lymph glands and a very painful sore throat for pretty much all of that time. Your symptoms sound very similar. 

    I've been fortunate enough to be diagnosed, although I have read that sometimes those with Mono can take some time to be diagnosed (for reasons I'm not fully aware of). 

    I've recently seen an ENT specialist who inspected my throat for anything more serious as Dr was slightly worried why I've had a bad throat for so long - nothing serious was found other than a slight fungal infection in my throat; however, the main pain was still from Mono. 

    I'm 30 years old and gave also suffered other mono complications; hair loss, ear ache, acute stomach pain, nerve pain due to inflammation and jaundice. 

    I'm starting to recover now but some weeks I'll suffer from almost zero pain and other weeks the pain will hit back like it's never been away. 

    Hope that helps. 

    Ryan 

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